Week of Events
POETRY PLAY & PRACTICE: The Magic of Spring and New Growth
Join us to delight in the magic of words, story, community, light, and new growth. Mid-May is a magical time to linger on the retreat land outside of Goldendale, Washington. We will learn from the natural world and invite its inspiration as we read poetry, share responses, and create. Some guided meditation will be offered, […]
Shamatha Meditation – AM
Shamatha Meditation – AM
To join via Zoom: A red "Connect to Zoom" button will appear near the bottom of this event page 15 minutes prior to each session (i.e., Sunday at 8:45am). Please refresh your window if it is not appearing. If you are still having trouble, please email for assistance. The foundation of Buddhist meditation is […]
KCC Board Meeting
KCC Board Meeting
he KCC Board of Directors meets on the third Sunday of every month. Sangha members are welcome to attend.
Shamatha Meditation – PM
Shamatha Meditation – PM
ZOOM only. At the beginning of each session, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given. After a one-hour session and a 10-minute break, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants.
Shamatha Meditation – PM
Shamatha Meditation – PM
At the beginning of each session, brief instruction to the practice of Shamatha will be given. After a 45-minute session, there will be a teaching or question-and-answer period with participants.
Morning Meditation
BOOK GROUP—Joyfully Just: Black Wisdom and Buddhist Insights for Liberated Living
BOOK GROUP—Joyfully Just: Black Wisdom and Buddhist Insights for Liberated Living
KCC Book Group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at KCC Portland Center (No Zoom)
Everyone is welcome
Interested? Contact if you have questions.
Death and Dying Study Group
Death and Dying Study Group
Participation in the study group is open to all but the Zoom meetings are done by password-protected invitation email. Anyone who is interested should contact the organizer.
Green Tara Practice
Green Tara Practice
The practice of Green Tara belongs to the vajrayana class of meditations. Tara is considered the embodiment of the activity of all the buddhas.
Morning Meditation
Chenrezi Practice
Chenrezi Practice
The practice of Chenrezi — the embodiment of the compassion of all the buddhas — is an excellent introduction to yidam practice of vajrayana Buddhism.
Morning Meditation
Memorial for Zopa Herron
Memorial for Zopa Herron
Please join us Saturday, May 24th, from 10:00 am to 12:15 pm to celebrate the life of our dear dharma sister, teacher, and friend, Zopa Herron. According to Zopa's directive, from 10:00 to 10:45 we will engage in practices especially requested by Zopa, From 11:00 am on we will pay homage and offer stories of love […]
Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara
Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara
Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara Saturday, May 24th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm The Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara is based on a Tara practice by Chogyur Lingpa and has been honored and acknowledged by Tai Situ Rinpoche and HH Dalai Lama as well as many other esteemed teachers […]